Current seat holder: Ethan Lawson.
Ethan Lawson is the incumbent Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 53, and is running unopposed for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Ethan Lawson earned both a bachelor's degree in business and a graduate degree in business administration from Western Governors University. His career experience includes serving as the director of communications for the Indiana National Guard and holding various speech and communication roles in the Indiana Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's offices.